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BV56 XSC

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XSC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 56,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s lower steering arm bushes weak

Pass 2 Feb 2019 54,931 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 54,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FROM FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL, TOWARDS THE REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible WHEEL NUT MISSING (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL, TOWARDS THE REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 48,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,263 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,634 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Rear wiper not clearing

Fail 9 Jul 2014 35,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear wiper not clearing

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,242 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,882 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges - (165-65-13-T)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,630 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BV56 XSC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV56 XSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV56 XSC registered?

BV56 XSC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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